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Xbox 360 sales hit 67 million, Kinect on 19 million


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"47 percent share of the current-generation console market," claims MS

 

 

Microsoft has sold 67 million Xbox 360 consoles since its launch in 2005, it has confirmed.

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This, it says, accounts for a "47 percent share of the current-generation console market", according to the platform holder.

 

Despite heavy criticism over a lack of quality games, Kinect has also done well, with 19 million sold, which MS says has been a success for Xbox. 360 has generated more than $56 billion at retail for the company, it said, but it isn't done yet.

 

Chief marketing officer of MS' Interactive Entertainment Division, Yusuf Mehdi, says the firm has big plans for Xbox as an entertainment hub and with Windows 8 integration.

 

"With the launch of Windows 8, we'll bring Xbox entertainment to everyone. With Xbox on Windows 8 devices, we rapidly accelerate the reach of Xbox entertainment from more than 60 million people to hundreds of millions of people worldwide," he said.

 

"We've got ideas for making all the entertainment you love more personal, interactive and social across the devices you love-and on the phenomenal Windows 8 devices that are to come.

 

"You'll see the first of that next week at E3 where we will showcase the very best of Xbox. We'll unveil new games, show new ways to enjoy the entertainment you love and, as always, we'll have a few surprises to share."

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